Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon D3100 vs Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both created by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3100 (14MP) and D3300 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the D3300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D3100 matches up vs the D3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3100 and Nikon D3300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3100 Gallery and Nikon D3300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3100 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Nikon D3300 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D3100 vs the D3300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D3100 and D3300 is 68 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3100 and D3300.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D3300 to show extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D3100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.